Strategies at Hand: Quick and Handy Strategies for Working wtih Students on the

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Strategies at Hand: Quick and Handy Strategies for Working wtih Students on the Autism Spectrum Paperback – April 1, 2008
by Robin Brewer (Author), Tracy Mueller (Author)

Strategies at Hand reintroduces the much-valued concept of convenience to teachers, paraprofessionals and related professionals who work with students with autism spectrum disorders. It features easy-to-implement strategies that can be used in all types of educational settings and situations. This tool is broken down into five color-coded sections that are easy to locate and use: Learning Environments (classroom, field trips, etc.), Areas of Student Need (communication, behavior, etc.), Transitions (substitute teachers, school assemblies, etc.), Alphabetical Explanations of Terms (functional behavioral assessment, picture communication systems.

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Robin Brewer and Tracy Mueller have developed a practical tool that provides strategies, ideas and resources at the palm of your hand, broken down by color into the following categories: Learning Environments, Areas of Student Need, Transitions, Specific Strategies, and References and Resources. I recommend this clever resource to busy educators and others who work with students on the autism spectrum. --Melissa L. Trautman, M.S.Ed., special education teacher and co-author of The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations<br /><br />Strategies at Hand is a great tool that literally fits in your pocket. It contains a wealth of practical information and resources in a unique and convenient format. It is invaluable for educational teams working with students on the autism spectrum. --Gina Quintana, senior consultant, Colorado Department of Education<br /><br />This convenient little tool box is full of at-your-fingertips strategies for supporting students on the autism spectrum … in the classroom, on field trips, at assemblies, on the school bus, in the cafeteria and more. Each colored-coded tip card is bursting with behavior interventions, communication systems, sensory and social strategies, reinforcement methods, positive behavioral supports, etc. --Joanna L. Keating-Velasco, instructional aide and author of A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend - A Kid's Book on Making Friends with a Child Who Has Autism and In His Shoes, A Short Journey Through Autism

This convenient little tool box is full of at-your-fingertips strategies for supporting students on the autism spectrum … in the classroom, on field trips, at assemblies, on the school bus, in the cafeteria and more. Each colored-coded tip card is bursting with behavior interventions, communication systems, sensory and social strategies, reinforcement methods, positive behavioral supports, etc. --Joanna L. Keating-Velasco, instructional aide and author of A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend - A Kid's Book on Making Friends with a Child Who Has Autism and In His Shoes, A Short Journey Through Autism

Strategies at Hand is a great tool that literally fits in your pocket. It contains a wealth of practical information and resources in a unique and convenient format. It is invaluable for educational teams working with students on the autism spectrum. --Gina Quintana, senior consultant, Colorado Department of Education.

About the Author

Robin Brewer, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. She has also worked as a special education teacher and a behavioral consultant for the Colorado Department of Education. Robin started the Autism Task Force while at the Colorado Department of Education and continues to be an active member, training teams to work with students with autism around the state. Tracy Gershwin Mueller, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. Tracy previously worked as a special education teacher and a behavior analyst for families of children and adults with behavior challenges. Her area of expertise includes positive behavior support, parent-school partnerships, and alternative dispute resolution. Tracy is a Colorado-trained mediator.

Product details

Paperback: card stock pages
Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company; Spi edition (April 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1934575186
ISBN-13: 978-1934575185
Product Dimensions: 3 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars 5 customer reviews